PRACTICE AREAS
Personal Injury — Personal injury is the wrongful injury of one person through the fault of another. Rowling, Partipilo, Streeter & Winston, P.C., focuses on representing clients who have been injured in automobile, motorcycle, ATV, boat, bike, train and trucking accidents; workplace accidents, construction accidents; recreation accidents; fires; explosions and electrocution; and by dog bites, negligently maintained property, defective products, weapons, improper nursing home care and other negligent or intentional misconduct.
Vehicle Accidents — Vehicle accidents can be caused by reckless conduct or negligence. Crashes can result in property damage, injury and death. In fact, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 4 and 34, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Our firm aggressively pursues legal rights for accident victims. Our attorneys are skilled at handling complex insurance claims relating to vehicle accidents, whether you or the other driver is insured, uninsured or underinsured.
Accidental/Wrongful Death — A person who recklessly or negligently causes the death of another can be held accountable. Vehicle and construction accidents, negligence and defective products are among the many causes of accidental deaths. Rowling, Partipilo, Streeter & Winston, P.C., has successfully handled numerous wrongful death actions. If you have lost a loved one at the hands of another, our firm can help.
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Slip and Fall (Premises Liability) — Property owners and occupants can be liable for injuries caused by a variety of hazardous conditions, including uneven pavement, crumbling curbs, wet floors, icy walks, falling objects or defects in chairs or benches. If you have been injured in a home, school, store, hospital or nursing home, call Rowling, Partipilo, Streeter & Winston, P.C., for a prompt and thorough case evaluation
Workplace Injuries/Workers’ Compensation — Every employer in Michigan is legally required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for its employees. In the event you are injured at work, this insurance covers your treatment, medical expenses and lost wages. Workplace injuries may include fractures, lost limbs, lacerations, head injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress injuries, and injuries caused by other employees or equipment. Workers’ compensation law is very specific about how and when injured workers can be compensated. If you have been injured at work, let Rowling, Partipilo, Streeter & Winston, P.C., evaluate your claim to ensure you are receiving care and are being fully and fairly compensated for past and future medical expenses and lost income.
Social Security — Serious injuries can leave you temporarily or permanently disabled. If you are unable to work because of an injury, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Rowling, Partipilo, Streeter & Winston, P.C., will gather your medical records, get treatment options and help select doctors. Our attorneys can help you file for benefits and negotiate their amount. The amount of your benefit is determined by your former income and whether you are receiving other benefits, including workers’ compensation. If you receive Social Security disability benefits, you also are entitled to health coverage under Medicare.
If a family member has been killed, you may be entitled to Social Security death benefits. Our firm can assess your situation and handle filing of any claim.
